POLICE are set to visit houses in a vulnerable neighbourhood as part of a Street Safe operation.

Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and other agencies such as Barrow Borough Council will knock on more than 100 houses in Ormsgill on Thursday November 17 from 4pm to 6pm.

They will be asking residents about what is working in the area and what concerns they have in their neighbourhood.

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Inspector Matt Pearman said: "We are keen to find out more from residents in the Ormsgill area to see what their concerns are, and work together as partner agencies with the local community to address them.

"This could include giving fire safety or crime prevention advice and identifying housing, environmental health, or anti-social behaviour issues. We will also be referring residents, with their agreement to other agencies where appropriate.

"A similar event took place in February so this is a good opportunity for our officers and partners to once again engage with residents face-to-face to find out about improvements they may have noticed, and what work still needs to be done.”

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Stuart Dolan, group manager at Cumbria County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service, added: “We’re keen to support our local communities through the Street Safe joint partnership initiative, which helps identify and support the most vulnerable and those most at risk.

"We can provide home accident reduction visits carried out by local firefighters and volunteers who offer a range of safety advice and can also fit smoke detectors in people’s properties, which can save lives by giving early warning of a fire. The fire service is keen to work with agencies to ensure our communities are safe and protected.”

Last month, police carried out a drugs raid in Ormsgill after the area was classified as a "vulnerable" neighbourhood which requires attention.